MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn on inner edges, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn on inner edges, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
Central exhaust bracket is heavily corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Central exhaust bracket is heavily corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre, sidewall damage but no cords visable at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
oil level at minimum
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil level at minimum
Oil leak
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
ns side repeater lens cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ns side repeater lens cracked
slight damage to near side front tyre wall
Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LM55 LYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM55 LYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LM55 LYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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